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Six Care-Focused Propositions for Sustainable City Planning
- Urban sustainability poses a significant challenge, requiring innovative governance beyond traditional planning paradigms.
- Researchers propose a care-centric approach to urban planning in npj Urban Sustainability.
- Six propositions redefine how cities are designed and managed amidst ecological, social, and economic pressures.
- The care-centric framework emphasizes principles of empathy, inclusivity, and long-term stewardship for reshaping urban futures.
- Cities are viewed as complex socio-ecological systems where human well-being and environmental integrity are interconnected.
- Propositions include integrating care as a core urban value, incorporating care practices into policies, and fostering participatory governance.
- The research advocates for embedding ecological foresight, enhancing intersectoral collaboration, and promoting adaptive governance mechanisms.
- The authors blend insights from urban studies, environmental science, sociology, and political theory to ground their framework.
- Case studies highlight challenges and successes in implementing care-centric governance, urging contextually adaptable approaches.
- Care-centric planning offers a transformative potential for just, livable, and ecologically vibrant cities amidst global urban challenges.
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